Rochester Framing’s Clare Lorraine has been recognized as a Certified Picture Framer (CPF) by the Professional Picture Framers Association. Clare took her CPF examination on June 20, 2019.

Clare Lorraine, CPF

Clare began her apprenticeship in professional framing at Red Wing Framing & Fine Art Printing in 2012 under Master Framer Valerie Becker. She manages production for Red Wing, Rochester, and Northfield locations.

“I am extremely blessed to be working under a Master Certified Professional Framer, and enormously proud to be serving our customers. I look forward to continuing my work as an archival framer, and advancing my skills and knowledge in this craft, which I believe is crucial to the guardianship of our individual and collective histories.”

The Certified Picture Framer examination is administered by the Professional Picture Framers Association. It demonstrates an expert skill set in framing, especially as it applies to archival and museum-level custom framing.

The Professional Picture Framers Association (PPFA) has served as the trade association for professional custom picture framers, art galleries, museums and framing manufacturers for 35 years. PPFA serves the art and framing industry as an advocate for its members and by offering programs that elevate professional standards and strengthen the industry through education and promotion.